Bardic: Quest for Love

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"Bardic: Quest for Love" is an adventure/dating sim game where players manage a tavern in the magical city of Deepharbor as either Edmond or Edna. With a time limit of four weeks, players must revive the struggling tavern while navigating challenges of city life, love, and adventure. The game offers a quirky and immersive experience for fans of medieval fantasy and dating sims.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

story8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features charming visuals, lovable characters, and stellar voice acting, creating an endearing experience.
It combines elements of visual novels, RPGs, and dating simulators, offering a unique and fun gameplay experience with humor and romance.
The developer is friendly and responsive, and the game shows a lot of love and effort put into its creation, making it a delightful adventure for fans of wholesome content.

The game suffers from significant bugs, including freezing during conversations and issues with gameplay mechanics, which can lead to frustration.
A lack of tutorials makes it difficult for new players to understand the gameplay mechanics, especially during the tavern management sections.
Some players found the initial text-heavy introduction overwhelming, which could detract from the overall experience.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Bardic: Quest for Love" is celebrated for its memorable characters and whimsical narrative, infused with humorous D&D references. As a visual novel, it offers a charming and engaging experience, particularly appealing to fans of cute, indie, and social RPGs. The game's unique tavern gameplay adds an enjoyable twist between story segments, making it a delightful addition for those seeking a creative and lighthearted adventure.
- “The characters and story are quite memorable, and all of the D&D references are hilarious.”
- “Bardic: Quest for Love is a love letter to the passion and creativity held by its team and creator.”
- “If you're a fan of cute games, indie games, dating games, adventure games, or just games that have a unique play style and storyline, then Bardic: Quest for Love is just the game for you!”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving many of them feeling one-dimensional and forgettable.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
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The gameplay features a lighthearted comedic tone with light RPG mechanics and enjoyable social interactions, particularly highlighted by the tavern segment that adds a unique twist between story beats. However, players have noted that the initial experience can be confusing and lacks a fullscreen option, which may detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, the strong character development and engaging premise help to create a memorable experience.
- “Has a very strong premise with likeable characters, gameplay, and more.”
- “It's a lighthearted comedy with light RPG mechanics and fun social interaction.”
- “The gameplay when you open the tavern wasn't easy to figure out and made me believe it was bugged again, especially since there's no fullscreen.”
- “To make a long story short, bardic has amazing characters that I will soon not forget, and while the gameplay that ties it together could have a smoother start, it does help tie the whole package together!”
- “The tavern gameplay between story beats is honestly a neat surprise!”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, describing it as incredibly fun and filled with hilarious moments. The dialogue is noted for being both funny and cool, complementing the game's cute artwork and romantic elements. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “Bardic is not only a fun adventure game, it's sweet, adorable, and absolutely filled with hilarious moments!”
- “The artwork is cute and most importantly the dialogue is funny and cool!”
- “I'm only a little ways into the game so far, but it's been incredibly fun and funny so far!”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
33%
The music in the game is described as bouncy and charming, contributing significantly to its overall appeal. Reviewers appreciate the original soundtrack, noting that it resonates well with the game's aesthetic, reminiscent of Scott Pilgrim vibes, while enhancing the cute and well-rounded character designs.
- “The characters are cute and well-rounded, the OST slaps, and the art invokes heavy Scott Pilgrim vibes.”
- “The music is bouncy.”
- “The vast majority of the team has had little to no experience with the game-making process, yet there is still a charm that permeates through every detail, from the handmade sprites to the original music.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics in "Bardic: Quest for Love" are widely praised for their charm and cuteness, with characters that exude charisma. The visual style complements the game's humorous dialogue, enhancing the overall appeal.
- “Bardic: Quest for Love is a very charming game visually; the graphics are so dang cute to look at, and most if not all the characters are just oozing with charisma!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game refreshing, particularly appreciating its wholesome content that deviates from traditional gaming experiences. This unique approach resonates well with fans of Dungeons & Dragons, offering a heartfelt and uplifting narrative.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be highly unstable, with numerous bugs affecting the overall experience.
- “But it is still extremely buggy.”